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Good Priests, Good Soldiers

James A. Hamel

I hear the word “clericalism” a lot these days. Depending on which Catholic journals or blogs you read, it’s either a rampant scourge upon our church, or it’s hardly...

Christmas at the Top of the World

James A. Hamel

Shortly before Christmas, I received a phone call from the office of the Air Force Chief of Chaplains. I am a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, and I...

Where Two or Three Are Gathered

James A. Hamel

Most priests and ministers dread having to perform the funeral rites of their parents. nI first had to do this a few weeks ago. My father died of congestive...

All Gave Some: Veterans Day 2013

James A. Hamel

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Ecumenism in the Chaplaincy

James A. Hamel

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